• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  pests a yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection and mass [...] temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity [...] Horiver Wetstick Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Horiver Rollertrap With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s in

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  appetite, reproductive abilities, and cost effectiveness has made Spidex an integral part of IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex [...] Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on [...] multiple pests such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  placement of hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps can be taken [...] as condensation and rainwater. Regular hive maintenance and checks are recommended to ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony and prevent potential [...] tion and access for both parties. For optimal visibility, it is recommended to place the colonies near pathways, preferably within a distance of 2 meters

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  control: always a good idea Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly Trianum can hold its ground Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly [...] their job What is Biological Control? The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Everything Still Begins [...] systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips , not all products can be used together without causing other issues. For example

• The value of Koppert consultants

  consultancy service is built on a strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the [...] strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately funded [...] visits. We don't charge for these visits and we Practical and effective pest management solutions is our goal and biggest inspiration. Start Your IPM Co

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of hand. Thrips [...] Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All species of thrips employ [...] strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips [...] predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such [...] Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  densely hairy leaves can also cause issues. So don't panic: under these circumstances, you can control spider mites with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's [...] against persistent thrips Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped [...] e Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  Fungi and bacteria have a bad name because they can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants. But this is largely undeserved: the majority of fungi [...] that fungi and bacteria have such a negative image. The reality is that the useful ones have the upper hand. As a grower, you can make good use of this. For [...] tolerance to stress, and crop and product quality. Biological Control You can also use fungi and bacteria directly against diseases and pests. It may surprise

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] Horiver sticky traps can be found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They [...] is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful